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enI Am Alameda Photo Projecthttps://alamedaca.gov/residents/news/2016/12/07/i-am-alameda-photo-project
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> </p><p><img alt="" src="https://alamedaca.gov/sites/default/files/image-files/article-images/iam_logo.png" style="width: 200px; height: 134px; margin-left: 250px; margin-right: 250px;" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong style="font-size: 15px;"><em>A Photo Project Celebrating the Island’s Diversity</em></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>Please join the City of Alameda, along with partners at the Alameda Unified School District, the AUSD Black Achievers Alliance, the Alameda Boys &amp; Girls Club, the Bay Area Community Resources LEAPS Expanded Learning Program, Alameda Point Collaborative, Mastick Senior Center, Alameda PTA Council, Girls Inc., Alameda Recreation and Parks Department, and the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, in participating in the <strong>I Am Alameda</strong> photo project.</p><p> </p><p><u>WHO:</u></p><p>Alameda is a beautiful place to live and work. We want to celebrate the island’s diversity by showcasing photographs of Alameda residents and workers.</p><p> </p><p><u>WHAT</u>:</p><p>The City will collect photographs that celebrate the island’s diversity. Anything goes, from selfies to portraits to group shots. We will upload all the photos we receive to an online gallery and create a public exhibit.</p><p> </p><p><u>WHEN</u>:</p><p>December 7-29: Send in your photos!</p><p>January 4: Online gallery is live</p><p>January 12: Public exhibit at Alameda Island Brewing Company</p><p> </p><p><u>HOW</u>:</p><p>There are two easy ways to submit your photograph by December 29:</p><p>1. Add your photograph to this <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/request/Y2vARFxcH9coKO8Rniqa">Dropbox folder</a> and be sure to include your email address </p><p>2. <a href="mailto:shenry@alamedaca.gov">Email your photograph</a></p><p> </p><p><u>PHOTO CONSENT</u>:</p><p>Submitting your photo authorizes the City of Alameda to use your (or your child’s/ward’s) photograph for this community photo project, as well as in any future community informational communications (including, but not limited to the website and social media) produced by the City of Alameda.</p><p> </p><p><u>QUESTIONS</u>:</p><p>With questions or ideas for creating a public exhibit of the photographs, please contact (510) 747-4714 or email <a href="mailto:shenry@alamedaca.gov">shenry@alamedaca.gov</a>.</p><p> </p></div></div></div>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 23:46:20 +0000shenry4761 at https://alamedaca.govVacancy on the Historical Advisory Boardhttps://alamedaca.gov/news/2016/12/06/vacancy-historical-advisory-board
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div>Contact Person: Lara Weisiger</div><div>Telephone: (510) 747-4800</div><div>Date: December 6, 2016</div><div> </div><div><div>The City Council is soliciting applications from residents who would like to serve on the Historical</div><div>Advisory Board for a partial term expiring June 30, 2017.</div><div> </div><div>The Historical Advisory Board meets the first Thursday of each month, City Hall Council</div><div>Chambers, 7:00 p.m. The primary duties of the Board are to advise the City Council on all matters</div><div>concerning the historical state of the City; report to the City Council on the historical needs of the</div><div>City, and recommend the means for their fulfillment.</div><div> </div><div>Application forms may be obtained from the City Clerk, City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room</div><div>380, via the City’s website or by telephoning the Office of the City Clerk at 747-4800.</div><div> </div><div>Interested persons are encouraged to submit an application to the Office of the City Clerk by</div><div>December 15, 2016.</div></div><p> </p></div></div></div>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 19:09:46 +0000sjones4757 at https://alamedaca.govSandbag Station Opens Tuesday, December 6 https://alamedaca.gov/city-manager/news/2016/12/05/sandbag-station-opens-tuesday-december-6
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><img alt="AlamedaSealFinalColor1" height="129" src="file:///C:/Users/shenry/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.jpg" width="130" /><strong>December 5, 2016</strong></span></p><h1 style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:12px;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></h1><p style="text-align: right;"> </p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Contact:</span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Max Arbios, Public Works</span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:12px;">(510) 747-7900</span></p><p> </p><p align="center"><strong>Sandbag Station Opens Tuesday, December 6 </strong></p><p> </p><p>To help Alamedans prepare for the storm season, the City’s Public Works Department is pleased to announce days and hours for its sandbag station.</p><p> </p><p>Beginning Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the sandbag station will be open Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m., until Friday, December 16, 2016.</p><p> </p><p>Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday</p><p> </p><p>Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.</p><p> </p><p>Location: On Lexington Street just off West Tower Avenue (old Alameda</p><p style="margin-left:1.5in;">Naval Air Station)</p><p> </p><p>Please note that <strong>the sandbag station is closed during storms</strong>, as staff are occupied with storm-related service requests from the public, Alameda Police, and others. After December 16, Alameda residents requesting sandbags should contact Public Works at (510) 747-7900 to receive instructions on where to retrieve them.</p><p> </p><p>Alameda residents can receive up to five free sandbags after showing proof of residency, such as an Alameda Municipal Power bill or current driver’s license with an Alameda address. If you have any questions or comments, please call Public Works at (510) 747-7900 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. By working together, Alameda residents and Public Works can help lessen the impacts of storms this season. More tips on storm preparedness can be found at: <a href="https://alamedaca.gov/public-works/how-public-works-preparing-storm-season">http://alamedaca.gov/public-works/how-public-works-preparing-storm-season</a>.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:36:03 +0000shenry4755 at https://alamedaca.govCity to Clarify its Development Impact Fees for Park Improvementshttps://alamedaca.gov/city-manager/news/2016/12/02/city-clarify-its-development-impact-fees-park-improvements
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><img height="129" src="file:///C:/Users/shenry/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.jpg" width="130" /><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong></p><p> </p><p>December 2, 2016</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153); font-size: 24px; text-align: center;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></p><p> </p><p>Contact:</p><p>Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer</p><p>(510) 747-4714</p><p align="right"> </p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><strong>City to Clarify its Development Impact Fees for Park Improvements</strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p>On December 1, 2016, the California Superior Court for the County of Alameda issued a ruling stating that the Development Impact Fees the City of Alameda collects for park development were not adequately explained. When a developer seeks to build a new housing project, a Development Impact Fee is paid to the City for the public improvements necessary to serve the population growth that each new housing project is expected to generate. Public improvements include police and fire facilities, roads, public buildings, and parks.</p><p> </p><p>In July 2014, the City of Alameda updated its Development Impact Fees, which prior to that had not been updated since 2001. The updated fees were based on a study that calculates a maximum justified fee appropriate to pay for the needed new facilities. As with any new fee, the City brought the study findings and staff recommendation for the updated fees in a public hearing to the Alameda City Council. This led to the adoption of an Ordinance approving a significantly lower fee schedule than the amount justified in the study, to ensure the City’s fees were comparable to development fees in other Bay Area cities.</p><p> </p><p>The Court’s ruling comes in response to current litigation with the developer of a 182-unit housing development proposed for the vacant lot on Oak Street at Clement, and is specific to a portion of the fees for park improvements. Yesterday the Court dismissed the remainder of the developer’s challenges to the City’s fee schedule. A second court date in January was established where the City will be given guidance as to what aspects of the City’s study need to be amended.</p><p> </p><p>“Contrary to statements made within hours of yesterday’s ruling, the Court’s action will not impact the City’s current plans for development at Jean Sweeney Park, nor will the City lose its ability to collect park development fees,” stated Janet Kern, Alameda City Attorney.</p><p> </p><p>While the Court noted that the City documents were confusing as to whether the City was basing the fees on parkland acquisition or improvements, the ruling does not prohibit the City from using fees for new park improvements. Additionally, the Court ruling does not impact the City’s development fees imposed on non-residential development or on redevelopment of Alameda Point.</p><p> </p><p>“The developer did not participate in the public process that led to the adoption of the updated fee schedule, and has now presented the City with a time-consuming and costly legal battle,” said Ms. Kern. “We plan to bring this transparent public issue back to the hands of Alamedans.”</p><p> </p><p>To contact the Alameda City Attorney’s Office, please call (510) 747-4750 or email <a href="mailto:jkern@alamedacityattorney.org">jkern@alamedacityattorney.org</a>.</p></div></div></div>Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:05:11 +0000shenry4752 at https://alamedaca.govGet Crafty and Tacky at the Libraryhttps://alamedaca.gov/library/news/2016/12/01/get-crafty-and-tacky-library
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="text-align: right;"><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong></p><p style="text-align: right;"><img alt="AlamedaSealFinalColor1" height="129" src="file:///C:\Users\jowens\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image002.jpg" width="130" /><strong>December 1, 2016</strong></p><h1>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h1><p align="right"> </p><p align="right">Contact:</p><p align="right">Hallie Fields, Librarian, (510) 747-7713</p><p align="right">Dawn Boyer, Librarian, (510) 747-7713</p><p> </p><p align="center"><strong>Get Crafty and Tacky at the Library</strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The holiday season can be stressful when there’s pressure to have perfect decorations and presents--but the library is challenging you to have a tacky holiday season! Join us to make tacky, ugly, and just plain bad decorations and gifts out of craft supplies and recycled materials.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">On Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 PM, the Alameda Free Library will host a Bad Art program for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, at the Main Library at 1550 Oak Street.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">We’ll supply feathers, glitter, rhinestones, tinsel, and recycled materials to help you bring out your inner tacky artist. Artistic abilities and skills are not necessary. Come make tacky, ugly, and bad decorations and presents while enjoying refreshments and meeting new people. At this no-pressure event, we hope you’ll leave your good taste at home and do your best bad work. At the end of the event you’ll have something truly awful to take home.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Please call the Main Library Reference Desk at (510) 747-7713 with any questions.</p><p> </p><p align="center"> </p></div></div></div>Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:09:21 +0000jowens4744 at https://alamedaca.govAttention Teens: The Library Needs Your Helphttps://alamedaca.gov/library/news/2016/11/30/attention-teens-library-needs-your-help
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="text-align: right;"><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong></p><p style="text-align: right;"><img alt="AlamedaSealFinalColor1" height="129" src="file:///C:\Users\jowens\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image002.jpg" width="130" /><strong>November 30, 2016</strong></p><h1>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h1><p align="right"> </p><p align="right">Contact:</p><p align="right">Hallie Fields, Librarian (510) 747-7780</p><p> </p><p align="center"><strong>Attention Teens: The Library Needs Your Help</strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you wish the library would do more events and programs that you’re interested in? Have you been anxiously awaiting a new book and want the library to buy it? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) to let the library know what you’re interested in. The Teen Advisory Board is your chance to make a difference in the library for yourself and other teens in Alameda.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">All teens are invited to the next Teen Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 5:30 PM at the Main Library on 1550 Oak Street in the Stafford Room. Members of the Teen Advisory Board will begin to plan events and projects for the upcoming 2017 year at this meeting. The TAB members will also talk about renaming the group and make a display for the teen section. Teen Advisory Board members earn community service hours for every meeting and event they participate in.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Teens, ages 13 to 18, are invited to the meeting and food will be provided. Please RSVP to Hallie Fields, Teen Librarian, at <a href="mailto:hfields@alamedca.gov">hfields@alamedca.gov</a>.</p><p align="center"> </p></div></div></div>Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:23:27 +0000jowens4718 at https://alamedaca.govRequest for Proposals: Program Administrator for the Rent Review, Rent Stabilization and Limitations on Evictions Ordinancehttps://alamedaca.gov/news/2016/11/30/request-proposals-program-administrator-rent-review-rent-stabilization-and
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The City of Alameda is seeking a qualified and experienced organization to provide program administrative services and to serve as the Program Administrator for the City’s Rent Review, Rent Stabilization, and Limitations on Evictions Ordinance. You may find links for the Request for Proposals (RFP), the Ordinance, and other related documents below. <strong>Proposals are due Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 4 p.m. </strong></p><p> </p></div></div></div>
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Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:20:50 +0000jkeliiaa4717 at https://alamedaca.govLegal Assistance Offered to Alameda Rentershttps://alamedaca.gov/city-manager/news/2016/11/29/legal-assistance-offered-alameda-renters
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="text-align: right;"><img height="129" src="file:///C:/Users/shenry/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.jpg" width="130" /><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">November 29, 2016</span></p><h1 style="text-align: right;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h1><p style="text-align: right;"> </p><p style="text-align: right;">Contact:</p><p style="text-align: right;">Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer</p><p style="text-align: right;">(510) 747-4714</p><p align="right"> </p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><strong>Legal Assistance Offered to Alameda Renters</strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p>The City of Alameda passed a Rent Stabilization Ordinance March 1, 2016 that was affirmed by voters with the recent passage of Measure L1. Under the City’s Ordinance, Alameda renters are offered a number of protections pertaining to annual rent increases, lease terms, and wrongful evictions.</p><p> </p><p>If you would like additional information regarding your tenancy, feel you have been wrongfully evicted, or feel threatened or retaliated against, lawyers from the City Attorney’s Office and staff from the Alameda Housing Authority’s Rent Program will be available to the public before the next City Council meeting. City staff will provide information on the City’s Ordinance and relocation benefits as well as take information and complaints to ensure compliance with the City’s Ordinance.</p><p style="margin-left:85.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin-left:85.5pt;"><strong><u>What</u></strong>: Legal and Rent Program assistance to Alameda renters from the Alameda City Attorney’s Office and the Alameda Housing Authority</p><p style="margin-left:85.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin-left:85.5pt;"><strong style="font-size: 15px;"><u>When</u></strong><span style="font-size: 15px;">: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.</span></p><p style="margin-left:85.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin-left:85.5pt;"><strong style="font-size: 15px;"><u>Where</u></strong><span style="font-size: 15px;">: City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 360</span></p><p style="margin-left:85.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin-left:85.5pt;"><strong><u>Bring</u></strong>: If possible, please bring lease agreement, rent increase and/or eviction notices, and any other relevant documentation</p><p> </p><p>To submit an inquiry about a rent increase or termination of tenancy notice you have received, please visit: <a href="http://www.alamedarentprogram.org/tenant-resources/">http://www.alamedarentprogram.org/tenant-resources/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>To register to attend an upcoming informational workshop about the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, please visit: <a href="http://www.alamedarentprogram.org/informational-workshops">http://www.alamedarentprogram.org/informational-workshops</a>.</p><p> </p><p>To contact the Alameda City Attorney’s Office, please call (510) 747-4750 or email <a href="mailto:jkern@alamedacityattorney.org">jkern@alamedacityattorney.org</a>.</p><p> </p><p>To contact the Alameda Rent Program at the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, please call (510) 864-0879 or email <a href="mailto:rrac@alamedahsg.org">rrac@alamedahsg.org</a>.</p></div></div></div>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 01:45:57 +0000shenry4716 at https://alamedaca.govAlameda Free Library to Host Board Game Programhttps://alamedaca.gov/library/news/2016/11/29/alameda-free-library-host-board-game-program
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="text-align: right;"><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong></p><p style="text-align: right;"><img alt="AlamedaSealFinalColor1" height="129" src="file:///C:\Users\jowens\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image002.jpg" width="130" /><strong>November 29, 2016</strong></p><h1>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h1><p align="right"> </p><p align="right">Contact:</p><p align="right">Hallie Fields, Librarian, (510) 747-7713</p><p align="right"> </p><p> </p><p align="center"><strong>Alameda Free Library to Host Board Game Program</strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bring a friend to the Alameda Free Library on December 4<sup>th</sup> for a board game day for adults. The Grown Up Gaming program will feature <em>Quarto,</em> a game where the goal is to get 4 matching pieces in a row. The game includes 16 pieces that all have at least one matching attribute to another. Sound easy? Your opponent chooses the pieces that you get to lay down and players work against each other to try and be the first one to get a completed set. Join us at the library and play this quick, easy to learn game!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Grown Up Gaming program will be on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:30pm. It will be held in the Regina Stafford Community Room at the Main Library. The Grown Up Gaming program is for adults, ages 18+ only. Feel free to come alone and we’ll match you up with a gaming group.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The library will provide a selection of board games and participants may also bring their own games to play. Friendly competition is encouraged and all skill levels of players are invited to participate.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Please call the Main Library Reference Desk at (510) 747-7713 with any questions. The Alameda Free Library is located at 1550 Oak Street.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p align="center"> </p><p> </p></div></div></div>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:32:37 +0000jowens4715 at https://alamedaca.govUpcoming Street Repairshttps://alamedaca.gov/news/2016/11/28/upcoming-street-repairs
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="text-align: right;"><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong></p><p style="text-align: right;"><img height="128" src="file:///C:/Users/jowens/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.jpg" width="129" /><strong>November 28, 2016</strong></p><h1>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h1><p align="right"> </p><p align="right">Contact:</p><p align="right">Laurie Kozisek, Public Works Department</p><p align="right">(510) 747-7900</p><p align="right"> </p><p> </p><p align="center"><strong>Upcoming Street Repairs </strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">The City’s contractor is scheduled to begin street repair and hot mix asphalt patching. Weather permitting, the work is scheduled to begin on December 1 and end on December 16, 2016. Constructi</span><span style="font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">on work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During construction, motorists will experience minor disruptions in traffic, temporary loss of parking spaces, temporary restricted street access, as well as an increase in noise and dust levels. </span></p><p>The following streets have been identified for repair:</p><p> </p><p style="margin-left:.5in;">· Clement Avenue, from Grand Street to Broadway</p><p style="margin-left:.5in;"> </p><p style="margin-left:.5in;">· Fortmann Way, from Grand Street to Alaska Packer Place</p><p> </p><p style="margin-left:.5in;">· Intersection of Grand Street and Fortmann Way</p><p align="center"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The contractor will post ‘No Parking’ signs 72 hours in advance of the planned work to advise residents on dates when the work will begin and when parking restrictions will become effective.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The City appreciates your cooperation and patience, and apologizes in advance for any inconvenience this project may cause. Questions or information about the project should be directed to Laurie Kozisek at (510) 747-7900. The project is primarily funded by Alameda County Measure’s B and BB, and the Vehicle Registration Fund, Measure F. </p></div></div></div>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:51:41 +0000jowens4714 at https://alamedaca.gov